Karwendel

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Karwendel

Karwendel - a well known mountain area in northern Austria, above Innsbruck, bordering to Germany - is the largest mountain area of the Northern Limestone Alps. It is a beautiful place, and many people have fallen in love with the wild and typical dry mountain scenery.

The area is situated between the rivers Inn and Isar rivers and the Achensee. The highest peak is the Birkkarspitze (2749 m). The four mountain ranges count some 125 peaks above 2000 m.

The Karwendel is ideal for making challenging multi-day hikes. Mountain hiking experience is required for all but the most easy trails. For although some cabins can be reached through a simple path, most trails in between are more difficult. They are narrow and steep and occasionally need some light "scrambling”. The crossing from one valley to another requires steep climbs and descents over the arid limestone ranges. Some passages are secured with steel cables.

For the well-trained hiker, the Karwendel is a rewarding destination.

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Books

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2011
  • Karwendel Silberregion Karwendel - Tuxer Voralpen Wanderfuhr 2011
  • Handzame gids met een goede beschrijving van een groot aantal dagtochten in dit gebied. De gids is in spiraalbinding en elke pagina is op scheur- en watervast papier gedrukt. Daar is echt over nagedacht! Streckencharakteristik Länge, Höhenmeter und Anforderungen Die vierzig Touren dieses Buches decken eine große Bandbreite von kurzen... Read more
Kompass
Germany
  • Isarwinkel, Bad Tölz, Lenggries, Walchensee
  • Destination:Die Region umfasst das Tölzer Land mit Isartal (Bad Tölz, Lenggries), Loisachtal (Benediktbeuern) und Walchensee (Kochel, Wallgau) in den Bayerischen Voralpen und im Vorkarwendel. Türkisgrün zieht sich die Isar zwischen lieblichen Talwiesen, dunklen Waldhängen und kuppigen Almgipfeln ins wildere Karwendelgebirge, und azurblau... Read more
Kompass
Germany
  • Isarradweg von Mittenwald nach Deggendorf
  • 8 Tagesetappen- Wir begleiten die Isar, „die Wilde´´, von der Quelle im Karwendelgebirge bis zur Mündung in die Donau bei Deggendorf. Rund 350 Kilometer tolle Eindrücke – Berge, Barock und Biergärten!- Start der Tour ist in Mittenwald. Der Ort ist für seine Lüftlmalereien bekannt. Vom Isarursprung über Scharnitz geht’s zunächst ins... Read more
Kompass
Germany
Kompass
Germany
  • Tirol
  • -Drittgrößtes Bundesland Österreichs, rund 12600 km2 Fläche, Hauptstadt ist Innsbruck, der höchste Berg ist der Großglockner in Osttirol (3798 m), in Nordtirol ist es die Wildspitze (3786 m).-Fünf Naturparks sind in Tirol zu finden: Naturpark Zillertaler Alpen, Alpenpark Karwendel, Naturpark Ötztal, Naturpark Kaunergrat, Naturpark Tiroler Lech;... Read more
Kompass
Germany
  • Bayerische Alpen
  • Destination:Von den Ammergauer Alpen über das Werdenfelser Land, das Karwendel, das Mangfallgebirge, die Chiemgauer Alpen bis hin zum Nationalpark Berchtesgaden zeigt sich die ganze Schönheit des alpinen Naturraums. Mit seinen Wildbächen und Wildflüssen, den steilen Tälern, Karen, Bergseen, Almen, Bergwäldern und aussichtsreichen Gipfeln bietet... Read more
Kompass
Germany
  • Kreta mit Weitwanderweg E4
  • Die Vorteile des Wanderführers auf einen Blick:- Von KOMPASS-Experten erwanderte Touren- Jede Tour mit Höhenprofil und Kartenausschnitt- Ausflugs- und Übernachtungstipps- Kostenloser Download der GPX-DatenDie Vorteile der Extra-Tourenkarte auf einen Blick:- Unterstützt die Tourenauswahl- Kartografische Gesamtübersicht- Touren können einfach... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
2013
  • Karwendel
  • Das Karwendel, jenes urweltliche Gebirge zwischen Inntal und Sylvenstein-Stausee, in dessen Talgr nden M nchens gr ne Isar entspringt, z hlt zu den beliebtesten Wandergegenden nicht nur oberbayerischer Tagesausfl gler. Ein hervorragend gepflegtes Wegenetz und zahlreiche bewirtschaftete Schutzh tten und Almen locken im Sommer und Herbst... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
2013
  • Karwendel
  • Das Karwendel, jenes urweltliche Gebirge zwischen Inntal und Sylvenstein-Stausee, in dessen Talgr nden M nchens gr ne Isar entspringt, z hlt zu den beliebtesten Wandergegenden nicht nur oberbayerischer Tagesausfl gler. Ein hervorragend gepflegtes Wegenetz und zahlreiche bewirtschaftete Schutzh tten und Almen locken im Sommer und Herbst... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Wandelgids 58 Karwendel | Rother
  • Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. In deze nieuwe versie is een kaart bijgevoegd op schaal 1:60.000 Das Karwendel, jenes »urweltliche Gebirg',« zwischen Inntal und... Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2017
  • The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina Route 1
  • Guidebook to the Alpine Pass Route following the Swiss Via Alpina 1, a 360km trek east-west across Switzerland, from Sargans, on the border of Liechtenstein, to Montreux, including prologue from Liechtenstein. A demanding 3-week trek described in 18 stages, crossing 16 passes including the 2778m Hohtürli. Requires good fitness and experience. Read more
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  • The Book Depository, United Kingdom
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  • De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2017
Bol.com
Netherlands
2017
  • The Swiss alpine pass route - Via Alpina route 1
  • This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes,... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2017
  • The Swiss alpine pass route - Via Alpina route 1
  • This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes,... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
  • Wandelgids Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina 1 | Cicerone
  • Guidebook to the Alpine Pass Route following the Swiss Via Alpina 1, a 360km trek east-west across Switzerland, from Sargans, on the border of Liechtenstein, to Montreux, including prologue from Liechtenstein. A demanding 3-week trek described in 18 stages, crossing 16 passes including the 2778m Hohtürli. Requires good fitness and experience. Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Klettern ... - bis zum Sturz ins Nichts
  • "Bildgewaltig" erz hlt Werner Haim von gro en Touren und Erstbegehungen in den Alpen, vornehmlich in der einzigartigen Tioler Bergwelt. Der ehemalige Herresbergf hrer, Extrembergsteiger und -kletterer galt als "wilder Hund", der mehr als nur einmal "Schwein gehabt" und mit heiler Haut davongekommen war - bis ihm eines Tages ein Absturz im... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Klettern ... - bis zum Sturz ins Nichts
  • "Bildgewaltig" erz hlt Werner Haim von gro en Touren und Erstbegehungen in den Alpen, vornehmlich in der einzigartigen Tioler Bergwelt. Der ehemalige Herresbergf hrer, Extrembergsteiger und -kletterer galt als "wilder Hund", der mehr als nur einmal "Schwein gehabt" und mit heiler Haut davongekommen war - bis ihm eines Tages ein Absturz im... Read more
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Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2015
  • The High Mountains of Crete
  • Guidebook of walking routes in Crete's mountains, covering the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Mount Ida (the Psiloritis range), the Lassithi mountains and E4 trail. The 87 walks are graded, and range between 2 and 28km with various longer options, covering a multitude of terrains from rugged mountain ridges to forested crags and beaches. Read more
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  • Stanfords, United Kingdom
  • The Book Depository, United Kingdom
  • Bol.com, Netherlands
  • Bol.com, Belgium
  • De Zwerver, Netherlands
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
  • Crete High Mountain Walks, the White Mountains, Mt Ida and Lassithi - 3rd ed.
  • The High Mountains of Crete is Loraine Wilson’s authoritative Cicerone guide to the best walking routes in Crete’s mountainous regions. The guide covers walks in the well-known Samaria Gorge and the other dramatic gorges and numerous peaks rising to over 2100m, alongside high mountain plains, forested crags, massive cliffs and remote beaches.... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2015
Bol.com
Netherlands
2015
  • The high mountains of Crete
  • Guidebook to walking and trekking the high mountains of Crete. The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete's mountains provide breathtaking walking and wilderness on this popular island. The routes in this guidebook are graded for difficulty and range from short, easy strolls to challenging, multi-day treks, providing options for all walkers. In... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2015
  • The high mountains of Crete
  • Guidebook to walking and trekking the high mountains of Crete. The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete's mountains provide breathtaking walking and wilderness on this popular island. The routes in this guidebook are graded for difficulty and range from short, easy strolls to challenging, multi-day treks, providing options for all walkers. In... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
  • Wandelgids The high mountains of Crete - Kreta | Cicerone
  • Guidebook of walking routes in Crete's mountains, covering the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Mount Ida (the Psiloritis range), the Lassithi mountains and E4 trail. Each of the 87 walks is graded, in a range between 2 and 28km with various longer options, covering a multitude of terrains from rugged mountain ridges to forested crags and beaches. Read more
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Kompass
Germany
  • Naturpark Karwendel
  • Die Vorteile des Wanderführers auf einen Blick:- Von KOMPASS-Experten erwanderte Touren- Jede Tour mit Höhenprofil und Kartenausschnitt- Ausflugs- und Übernachtungstipps- Kostenloser Download der GPX-DatenDie Vorteile der Extra-Tourenkarte auf einen Blick:- Unterstützt die Tourenauswahl- Kartografische Gesamtübersicht- Touren können einfach... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • WF5660 Alpenpark Karwendel Kompass
  • . Praktische Tourenkarte im Maßstab 1:35000 zum Mitnehmen mit allen eingezeichneten Touren aus dem Wanderführer.. Icons im Farbbalken informieren über Schwierigkeitsgrad, Einkehrmöglichkeit, Kinderfreundlichkeit usw.. Informationen zu Ausgangspunkt, Charakter, Einkehr und Karte sind gleich zu Beginn jeder Tour übersichtlich zusammengefasst..... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
  • WF5660 Alpenpark Karwendel Kompass
  • . Praktische Tourenkarte im Maßstab 1:35000 zum Mitnehmen mit allen eingezeichneten Touren aus dem Wanderführer.. Icons im Farbbalken informieren über Schwierigkeitsgrad, Einkehrmöglichkeit, Kinderfreundlichkeit usw.. Informationen zu Ausgangspunkt, Charakter, Einkehr und Karte sind gleich zu Beginn jeder Tour übersichtlich zusammengefasst..... Read more
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Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2012
  • The Adlerweg
  • Comprehensive guidebook to walking the Adlerweg, or Eagle's Way across the Austrian Tyrol. The 300km (186 mile) waymarked trekking route from St Johann to St Anton follows established mountain and valley tracks. 6 low-level alternative stages and a challenging 8 stage variant are included, with suggestions for a 15 day and 21 day itinerary. Read more
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2012
Bol.com
Netherlands
2012
  • The Adlerweg
  • The Adlerweg (or Eagle's Way) is a well maintained and waymarked 300km path traversing the length of the Austrian Tyrol from St Johann in the east to St Anton in the west. It follows established mountain and valley tracks to traverse the length of the Austrian state of Tyrol from east to west. 6 low-level alternative stages and a challenging 8... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2012
  • The Adlerweg
  • The Adlerweg (or Eagle's Way) is a well maintained and waymarked 300km path traversing the length of the Austrian Tyrol from St Johann in the east to St Anton in the west. It follows established mountain and valley tracks to traverse the length of the Austrian state of Tyrol from east to west. 6 low-level alternative stages and a challenging 8... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Wandelgids 01 Achensee en Brandenberger Tal | Rother
  • Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. Das Achenseegebiet blickt auf eine lange Tradition als Urlaubsregion zurück: Erster Erholungsort war wohl das Fürstenhaus zu Pertisau, das die... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Goms - Aletsch
  • Goms - Aletsch area of the Bernese Oberland at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking trails.Cartography is similar to that used both in... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Styrian Winelands - Southwest Styria F&B WK411
  • Styrian Winelands area south-eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently available titles in this series please... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Achensee - Rofan - Unterinntal F&B WK321
  • Achensee - Rofan - Unterinntal area of the Austrian Alps north-east of Innsbruck presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information. To see the list of currently... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Zillertal - Tuxer Alps - Jenbach - Schwaz F&B WK151
  • Zillertal - Tuxer Alps - Jenbach – Schwaz - Mayrhofen area of the Austrian Alps presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To see the list of currently... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Maritime and Ligurian Alps IGC 8
  • A cross-border area of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps at 1:50,000, with coverage on the Italian side including Limone, Alpi Maritime PN and Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro PN, plus in France Tende, Vallée des Merveilles and Saorge, in a series contoured hiking maps with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Il Canavese: Ivrea to Chiavasso 50K IGC Map No. 21
  • Il Canavesea area including Ivrea and Chiavasso in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale. This title also shows cycle routes.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and graphic relief.... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Karwendelgebirge North - Schafreiter Alpenverein BY12
  • Karwendelgebirge North - Schafreiter, map No. BY 12, in a series of highly detailed, GPS compatible hiking maps at 1:25,000 of the German Alps, published by the Deutscher Alpenverein, the German Alpine Club, with cartography of the German topographic survey from the Bavarian state survey organization. The maps use the survey’s excellent... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Western Rhodope Mountains Domino Map
  • Western Rhodope Mountains at 1:100,000 on a contoured GPS compatible map from Domino extending from just west of the Pirin National Park to Asenovgrad in the north-east. The map is double-sided with a good overlap between the sides. Topography is shown by contours at 50m intervals with relief shading and spot heights, plus colouring for... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Greece: Attika and Central Greece Road Atlas
  • Road Atlas of Attika, the region around Athens, and Central Greece from Anavasi, in an A4 paperback format, with contoured mapping at 1:50,000, a 2km UTM grid for GPS users, very detailed road classification, hiking paths, and place names in both Greek and Latin alphabets.The main section of the atlas has 219 pages of detailed maps with... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Adelboden - Lenk
  • Adelboden - Lenk area of the western Bernese Oberland, from Gstaad to Frutigen and Leukerbad at 1:50,000 in a series from Hallwag covering Switzerland’s popular hiking regions on light, waterproof and tear-resistant maps highlighting long-distance paths: the nine national routes plus special regional routes, as well as other local hiking... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Strandzha Mountains: Burgas to the Turkish Border Domino Map
  • Strandzha Mountains in the south-eastern corner of Bulgaria between Burgas to the Turkish border on a contoured and GPS compatible map from Domino showing local hiking trails and highlighting various interesting sites, with three more detailed enlargements at 1:25,000. Most place names are in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabet; map legend... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Mont Blanc Massif IGC 4
  • The Mont Blanc Massif in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc, from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale. The map highlights, among other routes, the Alta Via 1 and the northern section of the Alta Via 2, both of which join up with TMB, as well as the local... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Matterhorn / M. Cervino - Monte Rosa IGC 5
  • The Italian side of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, with coverage extending from Zermatt to Aosta, in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale. Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • San Remo - Imperia - Monte Carlo IGC 14
  • The westernmost part of the Italian Riviera with coverage extending from Monte Carlo to Imperia and northwards to Tende, in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Val Brembana - Valsassina - Le Grigne: Lecco - Bergamo 50K IGC Map No. 22
  • Val Brembana - Valsassina - Le Grigne area including Lecco and Bergamo in a series contoured hiking maps at 1:50,000 with local trails, long-distance footpaths, mountain accommodation, etc. from the Turin based Istituto Geografico Centrale.Maps in this series have contours at 50m intervals, enhanced by shading and graphic relief. An overprint... Read more
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Walking holidays

Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
  • Tyrolean Alps: Garmisch to Innsbruck
  • Walk through the Karwendel mountains on this hotel to hotel walking tour. Enjoy the cultural and scenic highlights of Bavaria and Tyrol on this self-guided inn to inn walking tour. Your adventure begins with two nights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria’s outdoor capital, nestled at the foot of Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Head... Read more
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